The Oddo administration announced Thursday that Borough Hall's annual summer concert series -- and Back to the Beach celebration -- will continue, beginning in July, despite some whispers to the contrary.

"Although there have been rumors that, in the word of Jim Morrison, 'the music's over,' that rumor is mistaken," quipped Borough President James Oddo.

The first "Sunset Concert" is slated for July 10. The series and will continue every Thursday though Sept. 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., for a total of nine concerts in parks around the borough.

The "Back to the Beach" celebration is set for a single weekend, July 12-13, on the Midland Beach Promenade from noon to 8 p.m., in conjunction with Staten Island-based non-profit The Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund.

Council members Debi Rose (D-North Shore), Steven Matteo (R-Mid-Island) and Vincent Ignizio (R-South Shore) each kicked in $5,000 in discretionary funding to help make the celebrations possible. There will be three concerts in each Council district.

"The summer concerts have become a staple on Staten Island and I'm excited to be able to continue this tradition," said Oddo. "These neighborhood concerts are a great way for families and friends to gather for a fun, free night out in their local park. There will be concerts in some of the same parks as in the past, as well as in some new locations."

What's more, Oddo said, "all of the bands that will play this summer have graciously agreed to donate their services. They all want to give back to their community."

Said Ignizio: "There are still a few fun things a family can do for free in New York City, and the Staten Island summer concert series is one of them."

"We are the 'Borough of Parks,'" said Matteo, "and it is important that our community have a variety of opportunities to enjoy our preserved open spaces."

"With summer concerts at Cpl. Thompson Park, Snug Harbor, Clove Lakes Park and other venues throughout the Island, it's almost like having music in your back yard," said Ms. Rose.

The following schedule and locations for the Sunset Concert Series are listed below. They are subject to change:

July 10: Seaside Wildlife Nature Park, Lovemedo and The Brake Brothers Band

July 17: Westerleigh Park, Rachel Isaac's Band and Airtite

July 24: Historic Richmondtown, London Fogg and Screaming Broccoli

July 31: Conference House Park, Breaktheway and The Prettiest Meltdown

Aug. 7: Clove Lake Park, Gifford's Lane and James Santarella

Aug. 14: The Children's Park and Splaza in Midland Beach, The Silas Knight Project and The Plastic Soul Band

As for Back to the Beach, it will again feature vendors, food and live music and be presented in conjunction wih the Bini Fund, whose mission is to support the community through scholarships, emergency grants and special needs assistance.

The fund is named for fallen firefighter Carl V. Bini who perished on 9/11 responding, while off-duty, to the World Trade Center.

"Many Staten Islanders look forward to Back to the Beach," said Oddo. "It's a pleasure to be able to bring this event 'back' with the Bini Fund. The reality is that during times when governments are stretched to their fiscal limit,it is important for local non-profit groups, like the Bini Fund, to step up and partner with us on events like Back to the Beach."

"Our foundation's sole purpose is to provide assistance to those in need and enhance our community in any way we can," said Massimo DiDonna, chairman of The Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund. "We are proud to partner with our Borough President on an event that celebrates Staten Island, its culture, and the strength of its people."